Monarch chrysalis by larose forest photos

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24-AUG-2012	Christine Hanrahan

Monarch chrysalis

A monarch chrysalis that will one day become a butterfly (in about 12 days I hope). This is one of two caterpillars I reared from eggs this summer. The second one should soon be pupating.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/125s f/2.8 at 5.0mm iso100 hide exif

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Date/Time	24-Aug-2012 16:35:33
Make	Canon
Model	Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	5 mm
Exposure Time	1/125 sec
Aperture	f/2.8
ISO Equivalent	100
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Focus Distance	0.130 m

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Karen Moen		18-Sep-2015 22:40
That is the generation that will make the incredible flight to mountains in Mexico. Love your detailed macro work and informative narrative. Voted.

Industrial Heritage		27-Aug-2012 19:03
So great that you breed them to see them emerge. Should make for some great shots.

Karen Stuebing		26-Aug-2012 21:59
What a wonderful hobby with such rewarding results. This is beautiful in its own right. V.

LynnH		26-Aug-2012 19:34
Awesome to see it. Love the info too. V

borisalex		26-Aug-2012 10:32
Excellent! V.

Janice Dunn		26-Aug-2012 09:54
I've had a lot of fun rearing these butterflies. And a lot of frustration waiting to photograph them at "just the right time"...

Mieke WA Minkjan		26-Aug-2012 07:08
do I understand it correctly that you had a hand in creating this cocoon? what an interesting thing to do and it gives a great picture too!

Jim Coffman		26-Aug-2012 02:25
Wow,very cool image!

Laryl		26-Aug-2012 02:10
wow really.. how awesome is that! sounds like you have been having quite a project there.. I've never done anything like that, wouldn't know where to start

John King		26-Aug-2012 01:07
What a wonderful project and a superb image of the chrysalis. V.

Hank Vander Velde		26-Aug-2012 01:00
FANTASTIC image and project Christine.

Ann Shapiro		26-Aug-2012 00:58
Fabulous!!!!! BV

slhoornstra		26-Aug-2012 00:49
I want one, too!! What a wonderful thing to do! V

Terry Sprague		26-Aug-2012 00:40
Gorgeous capture. It's so amazing to watch the transformation from egg to butterfly. I 'raised' them with the grand kids a few times!

Ann Pettigrew		26-Aug-2012 00:40
They are like jewels! So beautiful and I look forward to your photos of the big change!!

Stephanie		26-Aug-2012 00:34
Amazing image & info!!

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